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RAF Armstrong-Whitworth 'Whitley' Bomber aeroplane identification poster ww2

1942

To see our other original vintage warbird aeroplane recognition posters, photographs and paintings, scroll down to "More from this Seller" and below it click on "See all from this Seller". US Naval Aviation Training Division RAF Avro Lancaster Heavy Bomber WW2 plane...

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To see our other original vintage warbird aeroplane posters, photographs and paintings, scroll down to "More from this Seller" and below it click on "See all from this Seller" Navy PV-3 Army B-34 Vega "Ventura" - USA and UK World War II medium bomber aeroplane Original aeroplane recognition poster (1942) 63x47cm A particularly unusual style of aeroplane identification poster, owing to the very arty images. Most such posters rely on very plain silhouettes, this series - and we have many in this series - have a much more arty approach to the task with shading and an interesting angle view. The Ventura was a twin-engine medium bomber and patrol bomber of World War II. It first entered combat in Europe as a bomber with the RAF in late 1942. Designated PV-1 by the United States Navy (US Navy), it entered combat in 1943 in the Pacific. The bomber was also used by the United States Army Air Forces and by British Commonwealth forces in several guises, including antishipping and antisubmarine search and attack. The Ventura was developed from the Lockheed Model...

Original linen-backed U.S. Naval Aviation Training Division, Dec., 1942 poster for the Fairey "Albacore" aircraft. Linen-backed and in very good condi...

This poster was created as part of a series during WWII by the U.S. Directorate of Air Traffic and Safety and Directorate of Safety Education. The focus in these images is on pilot s...

This 1951 original Royal Air Force (RAF) recruitment poster, designed by Mount Reginald, embodies the sleek, futuristic optimism of post-war aviation. The dramatic black-and-white photograph of a Vickers Valiant bomber soaring through the clouds dominates the composition, symbolizing power, speed, and technological advancement. The lower section of the poster, in bold red and cream tones, features the RAF’s recruitment slogan: “There’s a place for you in the RAF”, reinforcing the message of opportunity and national service. The strong, modern typography and sharp geometric shapes give the poster a dynamic, forward-looking feel, in line with Britain’s post-war military modernization efforts. At the time of its release, Britain was strengthening its air defense capabilities as the Cold War intensified. The RAF’s Bomber Command played a crucial role in nuclear deterrence and strategic air power, making recruitment a key priority. The Vickers Valiant, shown in the image, was one of the RAF’s “V-bombers”, a cutting-edge fleet designed for long-range missions, showcasing Britain’s technological prowess. This poster was part of a highly effective RAF recruitment campaign, targeting young men with promises of adventure, cutting-edge technology, and national pride. The mid-century modernist design, with its bold colors, strong contrast, and dynamic composition, reflects the post-war optimism and rapid evolution of military aviation. Highly collectible today, this 1951 RAF poster...

In this WWII-era safety poster, an aircraft is shown mid-ascent. A set of dotted lines marks the intended flight level, with a duplicate silhouette of the same aircraft above it — in...